A Few Fashion Essentials For Women In Their 20s

The fall/winter season of 2011/2012 is a season full of contradictions that are perfect for the 20-something woman. Big, baggy full-length dresses have given way to sexy, classy fashion items. The waist is high fashion this season as are pencil skirts designed to display legs at their very best. On the other hand, heavy jackets and lots of tweed show the influence of the more masculine look dominating the men’s catwalks for this season. Colors are young and bright, ranging from sky blue and military green to the hues of bright gemstones. Softer shades include camel, especially in coats, and the very traditional black and white. Twenty-something women will revel in dresses that take on a very feminine look this season as waists are cinched and skirts billow around the legs. Full sleeves will emphasize slim waists accentuated by brightly colored belts. Skirts will also be full and reach to the knees. Pencil skirts will be a popular style for tweed suits and skirts. Denim remains trendy for the young woman, with dark denim for office or semi-formal wear and light denim for casual attire, especially shorts that should be worn with dark tights. Denim can be worn under formal jackets and coats for one of the best looks this season. Wear a smart tweed or fur coat above dark jeans and finish the ensemble with a pair of Ugg boots. Flat leather boots with fur linings, or even fur on the outside, is the look for winter. Heels are genuinely flat but wedge heels also have their place in fashion this year. A pair of brown leather ballerina shoes is a modish alternative to wear with a pair of jeans. Tweed is very trendy for gentlemen this fall and winter, and women are not left behind. Tweed suits with fitted jackets, cord trims, pockets, lapels and loud fastenings as well as narrow skirts in a vast range of colors will be very popular with the trendsetters. Tweed skirts that are reminiscent of the English countryside will be in vogue both as formal and casual wear. The menswear military look of black or brown leather bomber jackets will look chic on twenty-something women with more of the fur lining detail, waistbands in striped ribbed material. Leather will be seen in narrow-waisted trousers adorned by broad, brightly colored broad belts and with either tapered legs or bellbottom legs. Trimmings make the season’s look and zippers have been very big on the catwalks, with fur always finding a place. Fur trimmings are found on shoulders, cuffs, hemlines of jackets and skirts and wherever the designer could find a place to pop a strip of fur. Gemstones in emerald green, ruby red and amethyst purple add a sparkle to many outfits. Bright belts add zest to any outfit. A waist belt in dazzling jewel colors adds a voguish touch. Designers have not forgotten the chilly weather looming up ahead and pure woolen sweaters, thick Scandinavian knits and vivid color to outfits. Long coats in sombre colors are worn in juxtaposition to the denim tops, short skirts and dazzling colors. A good handbag will finish off your ensemble. The tote bag remains a favorite but looks opulent in bright colors and luxuriant fabrics. Patent leather handbags in the season’s color range add the final touch of class. Further reading – Superdry Body Warmer